Your First Year Experience

Making a smooth transition to college life is an important step in achieving success at college and at Northland. The first year experience (FYE) will get you started on the right path by connecting you to the people, programs, and activities that will help you get the most out of your first year. FYE at Northland consists of your orientation trip and an FYE course that runs the first eight weeks of the semester.

FYE is designed to help you get the most out of your time at Northland College. All students will be automatically enrolled in FYE when registering for their first semester of classes. However, students who are transferring at least 24 credits or will be transferring a first year experience course can opt out if they choose.

Northland College’s First Year Experience Course

The Northland FYE course is designed to engage new Northlanders in the richness and diversity of student life. Participation in the FYE course begins on the Tuesday before academic classes begins, and continues through the first semester. The course is coordinated by the Campus Counselor and Campus Nurse. Each course section has 8-10 students and an upper-class student leader. FYE students will have opportunities to get to know their fellow classmates and participate in a variety of planned events and activities both on campus and in the local region.

The goals of the FYE course are:

To develop a support network of peers and student leaders to enable a successful transition to Northland College.

To become familiar with the components of the co-curriculum (ethical leadership, active citizenship, service, wellness, and lifelong learning).

To cultivate a connection to the Chequamegon Bay region through service.

To become involved in the Northland community.

To foster the development of character and reinforce the values associated with a reflective, ethical, and sustainable life.

Art Bazaar

Dec 6, 2013, Dec 7, 2013

Location Information10-5 p.m. @ Ponzio First Floor

The Art League will be hosting the annual Art Bazaar on the main floor of the Ponzio Campus Center Fri., Dec. 6 & Sat., Dec. 7. Student and local artisans will be selling their goods to students and the Ashland community at this bazaar just in time for the holiday season.

Chequamegon Symphony Performs Holiday Concert

Dec 7, 2013

Location Information7:30 p.m. @ Alvord Theatre

The Chequamegon Symphony will perform a mix of holiday music Sat., Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Alvord Theatre at Northland College. Conducted by Dr. Russell Thorngate, this concert will feature a clarinet concerto featuring Joel Glickman on the clarinet. The orchestra will also perform crowd-pleasing seasonal music, as well as a Strauss waltz. Free for students and for children. Nominal fee for adults. Stay for the reception after the concert.

Student Art Show

A public reception for the NC student artists will kick off a week-long exhibit Fri., Dec. 6 from 4-6 p.m. in the Mary Van Evera Visual Arts Center on campus and is free and open to the public. More than 50 students currently enrolled in art classes will exhibit a variety of work ranging from drawings, prints, ceramics, and photographs with a variety of subjects and themes. The art exhibit will be displayed Dec. 6-13.